Tech Talk Newsletter
Spring 2014 Edition
                                                                                                                                                                                  
Greetings!

Welcome to the first edition of our technology newsletter! We will provide the most relevant technology news and tips & tricks each quarter. As usual, individual morning sessions can be scheduled with me on Mondays and Fridays for Computer Tutor or Device Advice.

Upcoming Event: This year's Technology Fair will be held on Saturday, March 22nd from 10 AM - 2 PM thanks to our Friends of the Library. Tell your friends and family to mark their calendars for another great year of learning, fun, and prizes!

 

Have you seen our new Spring Tech Talk class schedule yet? We have another set of Windows 8 classes planned.

Did you know that you can suspend your holds when you are going away so that you don't lose your place in the hold queue? This is all done right from within your online account.
 Computer Platforms
              

Macintosh

 

You may be wondering what happened to all the cats? Cheetah, Puma, Panther, Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Lion, and then Mountain Lion. Well, Macintosh has somewhat gone to the dogs...

"In 1961, three surfers arrived in Half Moon Bay to try it out, accompanied by a German shepherd called Maverick"...READ MORE HERE 


Tell me more about OS X Mavericks 

 

 

 

iOS 7 - Best Tips & Tricks Video  

 

   
Windows 8.1

Do you have a Windows 8 computer but no touch screen? If so, and you have upgraded to version 8.1 in the app store, you can turn off the Start Metro Screen. Here's how:
 


Options for Windows XP users
The End of Windows XP 2014
The End of Windows XP 2014

 
Tablets
              
Kindle Fire - Do you have a problem accessing webpages that require adobe flash player? If so, you have two options:

1) For 1st Generation only: enable flash within settings.

2) For all others: You will need to install a different browser called "Dolphin". There are many instructions on the web but these are the easiest and work.

 

Cool Apps          
Pandora - free online music via wireless (paid service is available too without commercials). Search for your favorite artists or type of music for easy access each time you log in.  

Gas Buddy - Type in a zip code and find out all the current gas prices in that area.

SpellTower - Similar to crossword puzzles but you find and eliminate words with higher point values for longer words. Tackle tiles and keep your tower low.           
Sincerely,

Lisa Breton-Eaton
Technology Librarian
tech@ryepubliclibrary.org
Rye Public Library
(603) 964-8401